Grounds and Facilities Officer
Brisbane Catholic Education Office
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Job summary
Notre Dame College on the Sunshine Coast, operated by Brisbane Catholic Education Office, seeks a dedicated grounds and gardens technician to maintain gardens, lawns and playing surfaces while overseeing irrigation systems and safety practices. The role supports oval preparation, pesticide handling, and facility upkeep to ensure a safe, well-maintained campus.
Starting January 2027, this full-time position offers 38 hours per week and a competitive hourly rate with superannuation.
Qualifications
- Experience maintaining gardens, lawns and playing surfaces.
- Ability to operate pumps, irrigation equipment and drainage systems.
- Proficiency distributing pesticides and fertilisers with safe handling.
- Ability to supervise grounds staff and apprentices.
Responsibilities
- Maintain gardens, grounds, lawns, and playing surfaces, including top dressing, seeding, turfing, coring, planting, trimming, mulching and fertilising.
- Prepare ovals for sporting events and carnivals, including laying out and line marking playing fields.
- Supervise, maintain and participate in the installation, operation, and maintenance of pumps, irrigation equipment, and drainage systems.
- Manage the safe distribution and application of organic and chemical pesticides, sprays, and fertilisers, including correct storage and recording.
- Operate and maintain a wide range of specialised machinery and equipment for lawns, turf, and playing fields, and routinely undertake maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Oversee and support the maintenance of the schools buildings and facilities
- Manage and maintain stores and facilities, including stock control and record keeping.
- Maintain a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors
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Job description
Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Bells Creek QLD
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
Join Notre Dame College on the Sunshine Coast and play a key role in developing and implementing exciting improvements to gardens, grounds, playing fields, and facilities, enhancing the school environment.
- Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
- Salary: Services Officer Level 3 - $34.17/hr + 12.75% Super
- Status: Full Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 22nd November, 2026
- Contact: (07) 5390 7*** | ******@bne.catholic.edu.au
Join our innovative learning community at Notre Dame College! Are you passionate about education and ready to inspire the next generation of learners? As a member of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to shape young minds, foster creativity, and instil the virtues of courage, compassion, and hope.
Notre Dame College is a new Brisbane Catholic Education College on the Sunshine Coast that opened in 2025. The College provides a high-quality Catholic education for families in the Aura and Caloundra community, catering to students from Prep to Year 12. Located in Aura Stockland, Bells Creek, the College is co-educational and is master planned for 1,836 students when all stages of development are completed. The College is within the Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Caloundra, and the College's spirituality is enlivened through the Marist charism.
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Maintain gardens, grounds, lawns, and playing surfaces, including top dressing, seeding, turfing, coring, planting, trimming, mulching and fertilising.
- Prepare ovals for sporting events and carnivals, including laying out and line marking playing fields.
- Supervise, maintain and participate in the installation, operation, and maintenance of pumps, irrigation equipment, and drainage systems.
- Manage the safe distribution and application of organic and chemical pesticides, sprays, and fertilisers, including correct storage and recording.
- Operate and maintain a wide range of specialised machinery and equipment for lawns, turf, and playing fields, and routinely undertake maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Oversee and support the maintenance of the schools buildings and facilities
- Manage and maintain stores and facilities, including stock control and record keeping.
- Maintain a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
Join Notre Dame College on the Sunshine Coast and play a key role in developing and implementing exciting improvements to gardens, grounds, playing fields, and facilities, enhancing the school environment.
- Location: Notre Dame College - BELLS CREEK (S)
- Start date: January, 2027
- Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
- Salary: Services Officer Level 3 - $34.17/hr + 12.75% Super
- Status: Full Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 22nd November, 2026
- Contact: (07) 5390 7*** | ******@bne.catholic.edu.au
Join our innovative learning community at Notre Dame College! Are you passionate about education and ready to inspire the next generation of learners? As a member of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to shape young minds, foster creativity, and instil the virtues of courage, compassion, and hope.
Notre Dame College is a new Brisbane Catholic Education College on the Sunshine Coast that opened in 2025. The College provides a high-quality Catholic education for families in the Aura and Caloundra community, catering to students from Prep to Year 12. Located in Aura Stockland, Bells Creek, the College is co-educational and is master planned for 1,836 students when all stages of development are completed. The College is within the Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Caloundra, and the College's spirituality is enlivened through the Marist charism.
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Maintain gardens, grounds, lawns, and playing surfaces, including top dressing, seeding, turfing, coring, planting, trimming, mulching and fertilising.
- Prepare ovals for sporting events and carnivals, including laying out and line marking playing fields.
- Supervise, maintain and participate in the installation, operation, and maintenance of pumps, irrigation equipment, and drainage systems.
- Manage the safe distribution and application of organic and chemical pesticides, sprays, and fertilisers, including correct storage and recording.
- Operate and maintain a wide range of specialised machinery and equipment for lawns, turf, and playing fields, and routinely undertake maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Oversee and support the maintenance of the schools buildings and facilities
- Manage and maintain stores and facilities, including stock control and record keeping.
- Maintain a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Experience in maintaining gardens, lawns, and playing surfaces.
- Knowledge of operating and maintaining pumps, irrigation equipment, and drainage systems.
- Ability to safely distribute and apply pesticides, sprays, and fertilisers, with proficiency in operating and maintaining specialised machinery and equipment.
- Strong organisational skills for managing stores and facilities, including stock control and record keeping.
- Experience in supervising and training grounds people, trades people, and apprentices.
- Commitment to WHS requirements.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications at Certificate III level, or completion of an apprenticeship would be highly regarded.
- Eligibility to work within Australia for the period of appointment.
- Currently hold or ability to obtain a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport access- discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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